Obituaries
Alma (Dinkler) Mccall
Aug 14, 2016
Alma "Babe" (Dinkler) McCall, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Jewish Hospital. Babe was born on June 27, 1942 in Bardstown, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Ethel (Maloney) Dinkler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Charles R. "Dink" Dinkler. She was a...
Margaret Louise Brooks
Aug 13, 2016
Margaret Louise "Margie" (Briley) Brooks, 91, beloved mother of Janice K. Lawrence, Marsha C. Hubbuch, Beth B. Crofford, and C. Robert Brooks, died peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was the treasured grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 18, and friend to countless others.Margie grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where she played cello in the Louisville Youth Orchestra and graduated...
Evelyn Marie(Perkins) Hash
Aug 13, 2016
Evelyn Marie (Perkins) Hash, 85, a proud mother, of Floyds Knobs, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs. Evelyn loved unconditionally unlike no other and if you needed care she was always there. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Floyd...
Nancy Elizabeth Bruce
Aug 12, 2016
Nancy Elizabeth Bruce, 60, passed away on August 12, 2016. Nancy enjoyed traveling, shopping and was always helping others in their time of need. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ann Melcher; son, Jason Bruce; granddaughter, Kayla Bruce and daughter-in-laws, Keshia Bruce and Leisa Bruce.Nancy is survived by her sons, Shawn Melcher and Dustin Bruce; grandchildren,...
James E. Cravens
Aug 12, 2016
James E. Cravens (Jim) 77, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his residence after a long illness. Jim retired from G.E. Appliance Park after 27 years of service. Jim is survived by his wife of 24 years, Charlotte Cravens, his children Pamela (Benny) Jump, Theresa (Jimmy) Sprenger, Lisa Cravens, Stuart (Abby) Cravens, step-children, Michelle Burton and Marc Muir,...
Joyce Bunch
Aug 12, 2016
Joyce Bunch, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 12, 2016. She retired from Methodist Hospital and was a member of Gospel Kingdom Church. Joyce was born on October 20, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mert Bunch; parents, Homer and Naomi (Matherly) Hack; siblings, Ronald Lee Hack and Phyllis...
Randall Dallas Evans
Aug 12, 2016
Randall Dallas Evans, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Jewish Hospital surrounded by his loving family and many friends. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on September 1, 1962 to Jewell Evans the late James Dallas Evans. He was a diehard University of Louisville and Oakland Raiders fan and was a member of Cove...
John Frederick Shaughnessy
Aug 11, 2016
John Frederick Shaughnessy, 55, passed away on August 11, 2016. He was dedicated to his work in the construction and electrical industry for over 30 years . He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan and enjoyed listening to and collecting classic rock music. John was known as the great grill master and he loved his fur babies, Layla, Brandy, Sookie...
James Rueben Brown
Aug 11, 2016
James Rueben "Jim" Brown, 93, passed away on August 11, 2016, at his home. He was born in Evans Landing, Indiana, to Louis and Mae (Mason) Brown. He worked as a truck driver for many years and was self- employed. Jim was a member of the Free Masons, was an Army veteran, and enjoyed going to different flea markets. Along...
Ruth (Harper) Hill
Aug 11, 2016
Ruth (Harper) Hill, 88, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. She worked for decades at Winn Dixie in Louisville as a head cashier until their closing. Ruth then worked at Kohl's in New Albany for 10 years until she retired. She was a longtime member of Rolling Fields Baptist Church.She was born on...
Lura M.(Barnes) Lalor
Aug 11, 2016
Lura May (Barnes) Lalor, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2016. She was a proud mother who devoted her life to raising and caring for her family.She was born on January 6, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Elbert Barnes and Pinky (Bowles) Barnes Catlett. Along with her parents, Lura was also preceded in death...
Elizabeth (Thwaite) Duckworth
Aug 11, 2016
Elizabeth (Thwaite) Duckworth, 77, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. She was a member of the Borden Library Knitting Group and the Silvertoners. Elizabeth also enjoyed doing volunteer work as much as possible.She was born on May 2, 1939 in Huddersfield, England to the late Joel & Kathleen (Gee) Thwaite. Along with her parents, Elizabeth is...
Heike Jones
Aug 10, 2016
Heike Jones, 75, of English, Indiana passed away on August 10th, 2016. She retired from UPS as a purchasing agent. She was an avid traveler, lover of life and her family. She was also a devoted member of a lady's penny poker group that met every month for over 30 years.Heike was born on June 21, 1941, in Rendsburg, Germany...
Frederick Dewayne Casey Sr.
Aug 9, 2016
Frederick "Sparky" Casey Sr., 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 9, 2016.Frederick was born on July 11, 1963, Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Walter Ford Jr. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Furman and Lillian Ford; step-mother, Mary Furman; Children, Latrise Wheeler, Destiny Johnson, Frederick Dewayne Casey Jr.; siblings, Joseph Louis Furman...
Clyde Poynter
Aug 9, 2016
Clyde Nelson Poynter, 96, passed away on August 9, 2016 of complications from a broken hip. Clyde was born in Foxport and raised in Maysville, KY. He served in WWII in the Signal Corp of the 4th Infantry Division and in the 527th Engineer Light Pontoon Co. He participated in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Clyde...
G.T. Embry
Aug 9, 2016
G.T. Dale Embry, 89, passed away on August 9, 2016. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII. Dale was an active member of his church, Southend Church of Christ, and he enjoyed being around people. He will be missed by his canine companion, Brownie.He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick C. Embry.Dale is survived...
Thomas Lee Wimsatt
Aug 8, 2016
Thomas Lee Wimsatt, age 50, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. He graduated from Fern Creek High School. Tom was a dietary aide at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and an avid UofK fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Eugene Wimsatt; paternal grandparents, Irvin and Narvel Wimsatt; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Arminda Minch.Tom...
William Joseph Pence Ii
Aug 7, 2016
William Joseph Pence, II, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 18, 1992 to William Joseph Pence and Lezlie Pence. He was a loving and devoted father as well as a talented drummer who loved music. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Freddie Garrett.William is...
Will Collins
Aug 7, 2016
Will I. Collins, 62, passed away on August 7, 2016 at his home, in Greenville, Indiana. Will was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 2, 1953 to Billy and Mildred (Fant) Collins. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30+ years. Will was a member of the American Legion Post #42, the UAW, and a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran....
Helen Flora(Ship) Sharp
Aug 7, 2016
Helen Flora (Ship) Sharp, 92, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Sunday evening, August 7, 2016 at her residence after a long illness. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses being active in teaching the bible for over 60 years. She was born on January 31, 1924 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Walter and Lottie (Butler) Ship. Helen was...
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